... 18th century America. His autobiography established in literary form, the first example of the fulfillment of the American Dream. Franklin discussed his life-story as an example to illustrate the most important American qualities and values, like determination, self-sufficiency, perseverance, hard work, frugality, and reliance on a sound code of ethics are the ingredients of success. He narrated how he shaped ... -betterment, and wanted "to live without committing any fault at any time," in order to arrive at moral perfection. Franklin consented "to the bold and arduous project of arrivi...

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